How much does a dental assistant make in Minnesota?
$65,270a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Minnesota. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.38
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $65,270Highest 10%: $76,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $65,270 | $31.38 | |
| 75th | $74,410 | $35.77 | |
| 90th | $76,110 | $36.59 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,370 |
| Rochester, MN | $63,450 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,010 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $61,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,390 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $57,770 |
| Fargo, ND | $56,940 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,890 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 1. Minnesota | $65,270 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $60,580 |
| 3. Maine | $60,070 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $59,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $31.38 ($65,270 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $65,270 against $48,070 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for dental assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays dental assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $72,370 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.